03/31/2026
Sunday at approximately 11:30 a.m., one of our off-duty firefighters Greg DeGreeff took immediate action to assist a neighbor after being alerted by his son to smoke coming from a nearby home.
Upon checking the residence, he found a working garage fire with an elderly woman still inside. With conditions rapidly worsening due to heavy smoke and heat, he entered the home, located her in a bedroom, and safely brought her outside.
Mehlville Fire Protection District crews arrived shortly after and were able to contain the fire to the home. Due to the intense heat, several neighboring houses sustained damage including the DeGreeff residence. Thankfully, no injuries were reported.
While the home was unfortunately a total loss, the quick thinking and selfless actions of firefighter DeGreeff, made a critical difference yesterday. His willingness to act without hesitation reflects the dedication and commitment shared by our members, both on and off duty.
